Lobby between New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner

Lobbying session held today (19.03.2024) featured discussions between New Zealand Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Traveller, Irregular Migration Liaison Officer Brett Shields, and AHRC & NECC Partners at AHRC with the lead of K. LAvakusarasa Coordinator of AHRC and NECC, focusing on pressing issues in the northeast region of Sri Lanka. The dialogue notably delved into the immediate threats confronting marginalized communities and civil society organizations. Key topics addressed included escalating violence against women, domestic abuse, t

e pervasive trend of Buddhisization, and the alarming prevalence of land grabbing incidents.